Otto Township, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Otto Township,
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Township
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Pennsylvania Route 46
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Map of McKean County, Pennsylvania highlighting Otto Township
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Map of McKean County, Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | McKean |
| Settled | 1842 |
| Incorporated | 1854 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.43 sq mi (89.18 km2) |
| • Land | 34.40 sq mi (89.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,518  |
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1,484 |
| • Density | 43.76/sq mi (16.89/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 814 |
| FIPS code | 42-083-57312 |
Otto Township is a community located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is a type of local government area called a 'township.' In 2020, about 1,518 people lived here.
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About Otto Township
Otto Township was first settled in 1842. It officially became a township in 1854. This means it started to have its own local government.
Where is Otto Township?
Otto Township covers an area of about 34.8 square miles (or 90.1 square kilometers). All of this land is dry, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders. It is located in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Otto Township changes over time. Here's a quick look at the population from recent years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,738 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,556 | −10.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,518 | −2.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,484 | −4.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,738 people. By 2020, the population was 1,518. The average age of people living in the township in 2000 was 38 years old. About 26.6% of the population was under 18 years old.
Villages in Otto Township
There are three main villages within Otto Township. You will see signs for them as you drive through.
- Duke Center: This is the largest village in the township. It is located where Route 346 and Route 546 meet.
- Rixford: This village is of medium size. You can find it along Route 246.
- Prentisvale: This is the smallest of the three villages. It is located close to where Route 246 and Route 346 come together.
